On our 'New Thinking' podcast, Nashville's top public defender Dawn Deaner explains why she thinks public defending has been "set up to fail" and how working to engage the community—both those who need public defenders and those who never will—is a lifeline for a profession in crisis.

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A Simple Project Wants to Give Folks a Second Chance

Rather than going to court for one impulsive decision, Evelyn is going to college. A profile of Project Reset, our diversion program for low-level offenses expanding Manhattan-wide in partnership with the Manhattan District Attorney and the New York City Police Department.

The Justice System Case for Radical Incrementalism

Citing the remarkable reductions in New York City's jail population, our Greg Berman and Julian Adler argue in Gotham Gazette that new legislation isn't required to achieve lasting reform of the justice system.

More than 250 people attended our “Celebrating Innovators” benefit at The Rubin Museum of Art. The event honored change-makers from a variety of fields who have worked to improve the quality of life and justice in New York. Tony- and Emmy Award-winning actor Jeffrey Wright served as the master of ceremonies.

Written by Greg Berman, director of the Center for Court Innovation, and Julian Adler, director of policy and research, Start Here from The New Press offers a road map of concrete actions to reduce the number of people sent to jail and prison, highlighting key lessons from successful programs across the country.

Harlem on the Sound

Members of the Harlem Youth Court pause for a photo during their recent spring retreat on the Long Island Sound. Over the course of the weekend, members reflected on their work hearing real-life cases involving their peers. They also braved challenges such as rock-climbing and a high-ropes course.

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